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Shannon Princess II

Barge Information


Rating First Class = 3 Star
Deluxe = 4 Star
Ultra-Deluxe = 5 Star: Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 10
Number of Cabins: 5
Size of Vessel: 106 ft in length
Number of Crew: 5
Cruise Region: Ireland
Other Regions Sailed: None

2008 Whole Boat Charters starting at $35,000
2008 Prices (per person) starting at $3,700

2009 Whole Boat Charters starting at $39,000
2009 Prices (per person) starting at $4,100

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Overview


Cruise through lush Ireland aboard the Shannon Princess II, a specially designed vessel built to cruise on the mystic and mysterious River Shannon. This beautiful luxury river barge offers delightful and friendly service, outstanding cuisine and wine, memorable and charming ambiance, and an unforgettable cruise on a river of unspoiled beauty.

The Shannon Princess II features a thoughtfully designed interior with a comfortable and spacious salon, beautiful dining area, and a full length sundeck for panoramic viewing as the beauty unfolds around you.

Her experienced captain and crew go out of their way to ensure that your every need is accommodated. The professional chef was trained at the Ballymaloe School and offers a number of delicious signature dishes. Each meal is an occasion served on fine porcelains, with delicate Irish crystal and crisp linens, all accompanied by excellent European and new world wines and of course, indulgent Irish liqueurs.

Accommodations


The Shannon Princess II offers five comfortable and spacious twin or double cabins. All are riverside cabins with large opening picture windows, and bright airy ensuite bathrooms.

Amenities


  • Outstanding Irish cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
  • Fine wines and Irish liqueurs with lunch and dinner
  • Open bar
  • Sundeck with steamer chairs and reclining chairs
  • Central heating, no air conditioning needed

Sample Itinerary


The River Shannon


Sunday - Guests shall be met in the afternoon at Dublin city centre hotel and transferred by coach to the Shannon Princess at Quigley's Marina. Your Captain and his crew welcome you onboard the delightful Shannon Princess with Champagne, Black Velvets or Irish Coffees!

Monday - This morning begins with a cruise around the beautiful "Inner Lakes" of Lough Ree and then Shannon Princess continues north to Lough Ree as you explore some of the 365 islands on the lake. The barge then circles back to the river and on to the mooring in Athlone Town.

After lunch you'll depart by bus to Belvedere House and Gardens. Here you'll enjoy a guided tour of the house giving an insight into the "upstairs downstairs" life in the 18th century.

Tuesday - The Shannon Princess descends through Athlone Lock and heads south through Europe's richest example of "Callow" landscape. The countryside has changed little in over 1000 years. This is one of Ireland's premier wildfowl reserves. The barge will moor at the ruins of Clonmacnoise, a famed 6th century university and early Christian settlement. After a visit to the interpretative centre, you'll enjoy lunch onboard whilst cruising to Shannon Bridge, arriving mid-afternoon at this typical Irish riverside town.

Shortly after arrival you'll depart by bus to Leap Castle, reputed to be Ireland's most haunted house. You will be greeted by Sean Ryan and his family who will invite you in to their unusual home and Sean will tell you the fascinating history of the castle and the part it played in founding the American Constitution.

Wednesday - You'll travel a very pretty stretch of the Shannon with the ever-changing landscape slipping by. Traveling down through Meelick lock, the barge pauses as Portumna swing bridge is opened to allow the Shannon Princess passage onto idyllic Lough Derg.

Then it's on to the mooring at Terryglass Harbour. You'll have time to explore this charming hamlet before an afternoon excursion to Birr Castle with its glorious landscaped gardens dating from 17th century, the family seat of the Earls of Ross. Then you'll enjoy lunch in The Derg Inn in the village.

Thursday - Today includes a full day excursion to Galway City - a lively university city and cultural centre for Irish speaking regions in Western Ireland. Visit Galway Crystal and a profusion of craft and linen shops, then enjoy lunch at a traditional Guinness and oyster pub. Then return to Shannon Princess and set sail through the especially beautiful Lough Derg, passing Forrest Park and ancient mountains as the barge heads towards Mountshannon - a lovely lakeside village perched above the Lough.

Friday - This morning Shannon Princess sails through south Lough Derg and her many islands rejoining the River Shannon and entering Killaloe, once home to the court of the greatest High King of Ireland, Brian Boru. The barge will moor on the Tipperary side of this elegant little town. After lunch you'll set off on an excursion to a unique project set in the grounds of Graggaunowen Castle, designed to bring Bronze Age and Celtic culture to life. Also on display is a reconstructed hide boat used by Irish Monks to sail to North America in the 5th century.

Saturday - Depart the barge after a last leisurely breakfast on board.


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